Validating a Questionnaire for Parental Feeding Practices
Author Information
Author(s): Melbye Elisabeth L, Øgaard Torvald, Øverby Nina C
Primary Institution: University of Stavanger
Hypothesis
The study aims to adapt and test the validity of the Comprehensive Feeding Practices Questionnaire (CFPQ) for parents of 10-to-12-year-olds in Norway.
Conclusion
The CFPQ, with minor modifications, is a valid tool for measuring parental feeding practices for parents of 10-to-12-year-olds.
Supporting Evidence
- The CFPQ was previously validated with American and French parents of younger children.
- The study achieved a response rate of 66% among participating schools.
- The psychometric properties of the Norwegian version were found to be similar to the original CFPQ.
Takeaway
This study shows that a questionnaire can help parents understand how they feed their kids, even for older children.
Methodology
A sample of 963 parents completed a Norwegian version of the CFPQ, and scale analyses were performed to test its validity.
Potential Biases
The sample was drawn from a confined geographic area, which may limit generalizability.
Limitations
The study is limited to Norwegian parents and only validated 10 out of 12 subscales of the CFPQ.
Participant Demographics
Of the 963 respondents, 85% were mothers, 12% were fathers, and 1% were other caregivers, with an average age of 39.8 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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